Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

THE OVAL, B67 6LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OVAL, B67 6LE.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B67 6LE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B67 6LE has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B67 6LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Oval, 0.8km from Londonderry in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Bristnall ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B67 6LE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for B67 6LE are sourced from Output Area E00050287 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 6LE. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,750

6 sales · Mean £ 184,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B67 6LE has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences110
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft14
Public order13
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Annie Lennard Primary School

Good220 pupils0.0 km
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Bristnall Hall Academy

Good1017 pupils0.5 km
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Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement882 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils0.7 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.8 km
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Moat Farm Junior School

Good0.9 km
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Moat Farm Infant School

Good421 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • B and G Costcutter0.9 km
  • International Supermarket0.9 km
  • NISA1.0 km
  • Thimblemill Stores0.6 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Jun Jun House0.5 km
  • Punto Pizza0.8 km
  • Queens Head Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Franks1.0 km
  • Thimblemill Chippy0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Oriental Delights0.8 km
  • Nuhas Ice House1.0 km
  • Zaalsha0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.4 km
  • The Abbey Bar and Grill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.7 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.9 km
  • Langley Green2.0 km